deliverable

American  

[dih-liv-er-uh-buhl] / dɪˈlɪv ər ə bəl /

adjective

1. capable of delivery.

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noun

1. something that can be done, especially something that is a realistic expectation.

   The corporation says that making a profit this year is a deliverable.

2. something, as merchandise, that is or can be delivered, especially to fulfill a contract.

   All deliverables are to be shipped within 30 days.

Other Word Forms

• deliverability noun
• undeliverable adjective

Etymology

Origin of deliverable

First recorded in 1745–55; deliver + -able

Example Sentences

This move is being floated as a low-cost, high-visibility deliverable to signal a return to diplomatic normalcy, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

He estimated at the time that it would be 12 to 18 months before those inventories would be completely drawn down for deliverable silver.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 26, 2025

But he concluded: "However, cuts of the levels required this year – even were they to be deliverable – which they are not – would be devastating to the education system this year."

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

The Department for Transport said Heathrow's own proposal offered the most deliverable option, and the "greatest likelihood" of getting a decision on planning approval within this parliament.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

And all the while, steadily, persistently, he bought May wheat, till Gretry's book showed him to be possessed of over twenty million bushels of the grain deliverable for that month.

From The Pit by Norris, Frank